Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoicePort Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryMortlachPort Dundas
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.6%51.3%
Age23 yr31 yr
Price£208.33£199
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £199 vs £208.

For beginners: Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractNuttyOilyHay-likeYeasty

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